WEST PALM BEACH

Go Shop View archives

  • Kassatly’s Inc.

    Located on prestigious Worth Avenue since 1923, making it the oldest shop there, Kassatly’s offers the finest in linens and sleepwear. Here you will find exquisite linens for the whole house, including tablecloths, bedding and towels as well as a fine collection of cashmere sweaters. (9/2011)

    250 Worth Ave, Palm Beach
    561- 655-5655

  • Hoffman’s Chocolates

    Named one of America’s best chocolate shops by Bon Appétit, Hoffman’s is loaded with treats made of white, milk and dark chocolates as well as fudge and truffles. If you can’t decide, go for the gift basket filled with a little of everything. (9/2011)

    5190 Lake Worth Rd, Green Acres
    561-967-2213
    hoffmans.com

  • The Olive Tap

    This one-of-a-kind shop features extra virgin and flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars from all parts of the world. Stop in to browse the selections, and sample them with fresh bread. There's also a variety of herbs, spices and seasonings, kept fresh in a high-tech, temperaturecontrolled “Spice Locker.” (9/2011)

    At CityPlace 701 S Rosemary Ave
    561-651-1110
    theolivetap.com



 

Go See View archives

  • BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

    This sanctuary is non-profit and dedicated to helping injured animals while educating visitors about the animals and their natural environments. Come to see the alligators, snakes, panthers, bobcats and many more animals that are either here permanently or on their way back to the wild. (9/2011)

    2500 Jupiter Park Dr, Jupiter
    561-575-3399
    www.buschwildlife.com

  • BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

    Situated in Mizner Park, this museum continues to attract visitors with its various traveling exhibitions as well as its permanent collection consisting of African art, Pre-Columbian art and American art. The museum houses a fascinating 1500+ photograph library that spans the 19th century through today including the works of William Henry Fox Talbot, Paul Strand and Lee Friedlander. (9/2011)

    501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
    561-392-2500
    www.bocamuseum.org

  • NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

    This downtown museum is filled with impressive collections of American, Chinese, European and contemporary art, as well as a glass ceiling installment from famed artist Dale Chihuly. Sci-fi lovers, take note: Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television (featuring costumes and objects from the likes of Star Wars, Star Trek and Blade Runner) is on view through Sept. 4. (9/2011)

    1451 S Olive Ave
    561-832-5196
    www.norton.org



 

Go Eat View archives

  • Pizza Girls

    This is a cozy neighborhood pizza place owned by Jen and Phoebe: the Pizza Girls. Filled with the aromas of fresh dough and warm pizza, the atmosphere is casual and many orders are taken to go. New York style pizza, many of them named after streets and neighborhoods in the Big Apple, range from straight-up cheese to gourmet varieties like chicken pesto, Greek and, the local favorite, Hawaiian. $$ (9/2011)

    114 S Clematis St
    561-833-4004
    pizzagirls.com

  • Wild Olives by Todd English

    A hip interior with a hot menu by Chef Todd English to match makes this a top-notch place for a meal. Make sure to try the brown-sugar rib eye, Italian sausage with figs, or the lobster Bolognese—and match it with something from the extensive wine list. $$$ (9/2011)

    5050 Town Center Cir, Ste 245, Boca Raton
    561-544-8000
    wildolives.com

  • Nick & Johnnie’s

    From kosher hot dogs to live Maine lobsters, this spot offers an array of meat, seafood and pasta dishes. Start your meal off with the “now famous!” ahi tacos, and for dinner, try the intriguing gnocchi del vecchio, with shitake mushrooms, roast chicken and buffalo ricotta. $$$$ (9/2011)

    207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach
    561-655-3319
    nickandjohnniespb.com



 

Go Party View archives

  • Pura Vida Lounge & Nightclub

    The newest hotspot in town, this lounge and club is located upstairs in CityPlace. The lounge and club is a happening, Costa Rican-inspired place (which is how it got its name) that blends salsa and merengue with top 40 hits and has a non-stop dance party atmosphere. Live DJs create the ultimate scene to meet, drink and dance the night away. (9/2011)

    700 S Rosemary Ave
    888-561-0232
    puravidalounge.com

  • The Royal Room

    Due to the popularity of its fall and winter cabaret series, this supper club has created a summer season filled with many of its popular returning singers. Some of the headliners featured this summer will be Will and Anthony Nunziata, Tony DeSare, Mary Foster Conklin, and other great cabaret stars rounding out the musical experience. (9/2011)

    At The Colony Palm Beach 155 Hammon Ave
    561-655-5430
    thecolonypalmbeach.com

  • BLUE MARTINI

    This chic cocktail lounge is West Palm's capital of cool. Relax at the casual patio bar, or knock back martinis (we recommend the showy signature Blue, with Van Gogh Blue vodka, Cointreau, blue Curacao, sour mix, orange juice and a glow stick) at the swanky main bar. (9/2011)

    550 S Rosemary Ave
    561-835-8601



 

Fun Fact!


Palm Beach celebrated its Centennial this year. Originally founded as a resort venue (the Royal Poinciana Hotel and the Breakers Hotel) by oil magnate Henry Morrison Flagler, the city was incorporated in April 1911.


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